Notes from the Saturday Morning Session of the 195th Annual General Conference

General Information

• Location: Conference Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
• Session: Saturday morning of the 195th Annual General Conference
• Church: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• Conducted by: President Don H. Oaks
• Music: Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square

Welcome and Acknowledgments

• President Russell M. Nelson viewing from home.
• Acknowledgment of General Authorities and officers.
• International choir members from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Africa, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Invocation

• Offered by Elder Kevin S. Hamilton of the Seventy.
• Prayer for guidance from the Holy Ghost.

Sustaining of Church Leaders

• Russell M. Nelson sustained as Prophet, Seer, Revelator, and President.
• Sustaining of various church leaders and release of certain General Authorities and Area Seventies.

Church Audit Report

• Presented by Jared B. Larson, managing director of the Church Auditing Department.
• Church funds reported to be used according to guidelines.

Speeches and Key Messages

President Jeffrey R. Holland

• Emphasized the need to be like children in humility and faith.
• Shared a story of a young boy with challenges in serving in the Church.
• Testimony of Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, and the Book of Mormon.

President Camille N. Johnson

• Discussed spiritual wholeness vs. physical healing.
• Importance of faith and conversion to Jesus Christ.
• Reference to Apostle Paul's thorn in the flesh.

Elder Ronald A. Rasband

• Spoke on the hastening of the Lord's work.
• Growth in church membership, missions, and temple building.
• Encouragement to give equal time to spiritual pursuits.

Elder Quentin L. Cook

• Reflected on the pioneer handcart companies and their rescue.
• Importance of the atonement of Jesus Christ in overcoming life's challenges.

Elder Ricardo P. Jimenez

• Importance of understanding the 'why' behind Church teachings and invitations.
• Linking actions to love for the Savior.

President Henry B. Eyring

• Invited members to draw closer to the Savior through service and obedience.
• Testified of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Musical Numbers

• "He Sent His Son"
• "High on the Mountain Top"
• "God is Love"
• "Come, Come, Ye Saints"

Benediction

• Offered by Elder Jorge F. Sios of the Seventy.
• Gratitude for leadership and music.

Closing Remarks

• Encouragement to view and share conference messages.
• Broadcast by Bonavville Distribution, for personal and non-commercial use.